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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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